Fire damages 2 homes in Mount Vernon, displacing 20
It took firefighters nearly three hours to get everything under control.
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20 people displaced after house fire in Mount Vernon
Twenty people were forced out of their homes after a fire in Mount Vernon on Sunday.
Couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Mount Vernon
A couple was found dead inside their Mount Vernon home in what police believe was a murder-suicide. As CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports, the couple's three young daughters were home at the home.
Parents found dead in Mount Vernon home, 3 young kids safe
A couple was found dead inside their home in Mount Vernon on Sunday morning. We're told their three young daughters were in the house at the time; CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
Couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Mount Vernon
We're told their three young daughters were in the house at the time. They were not injured.
Kayla Green's mom calls for murder charges in teen's death
Kayla was stabbed to death in Mount Vernon on April 8 after a parade celebrating her school's basketball team.
Family of Kayla Green calls for murder charges
There were demands for justice Tuesday in Westchester County after a high school cheerleader was stabbed to death.
Westchester police warn of coyote sightings
Police say one coyote even attacked a dog. CBS2's Andrea Grymes has the story from Mount Vernon.
Funeral held for Mount Vernon stabbing victim
A funeral service was held Saturday for Kayla Green, a teenager who was stabbed to death in Mount Vernon.
Funeral held for teenager killed in Mount Vernon stabbing
Kayla Green, 16, was stabbed on April 8 after a parade celebrating the basketball team's state championship.
New York commits $150M to fixing Mount Vernon's sewer system
The collapsing sewer system has caused waste to back-up into homes.
NYS giving Mount Vernon $150M to repair sewer system
Relief is on the way for residents of Mount Vernon in Westchester County, who have struggled with raw sewage issues for years.
Vigil held for teenage cheerleader stabbed to death in Mount Vernon
CBS2's Dick Brennan has the story.
Judge orders teen accused in fatal Mount Vernon stabbing to remain in custody
The deadly stabbing happened minutes after a celebration of Mount Vernon's state champion basketball team.
Judge orders teen accused in deadly Mount Vernon stabbing to remain in custody
The 15-year-old girl is accused of fatally stabbing 16-year-old Kayla Green during a dispute after a celebration for Mount Vernon's state champion basketball team. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
15-year-old arrested in fatal stabbing in Mount Vernon
Police say the violence broke out just before 4 p.m. on Friday near Gramatan and East Prospect avenues.
15-year-old charged in stabbing death of teen girl in Mount Vernon
CBS2's Jessica Moore has the story.
Mixed Feelings As Schools Decide To Go All-Remote Temporarily In Mount Vernon, Yonkers
Some parents were disappointed the district is all remote until the middle of January.
School Districts Plan For Cloudy Future As COVID Cases Rise
There was a holiday sendoff for students in Mount Vernon, one of the first districts in New York to announce all-remote instruction after the end-of-year break.
2 Houses Go Up In Flames In Mount Vernon
Chopper 2 was overhead, where two houses appeared to be impacted.
Department Of Justice Launches Civil Rights Investigation Into Mount Vernon Police Department
Mount Vernon joins Louisville, Phoenix and Minneapolis as cities targeted by the Biden administration for a police civil rights probe.
Gov. Kathy Hochul Announces $6.2 Million To Help Prevent Gun Violence In Westchester County
Gov. Kathy Hochul was in Mount Vernon in Westchester County Monday morning to announce more funding for intervention programs that can help stop gun violence.
Police: Driver Was Impaired By Drugs When She Crashed Into Car, Bee-Line Bus In Mount Vernon
Police said 25-year-old Nicole Smith was driving a 2011 Honda CVR when she crashed into a 2000 Nissan Rogue and then hit a Bee-Line bus.
David Hardy Sentenced In Deadly Stray Bullet Shooting Of 13-Year-Old Shamoya McKenzie In Mount Vernon
The crime shattered a community, and a family. Shamoya McKenzie was an innocent 13-year-old victim of a bullet fired as part of a gang war.
Exclusive Video: 1 Dead Following Altercation Between Mount Vernon City Workers
A long-simmering dispute between two Mount Vernon city workers led to deadly violence.
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Highland Park suspect confessed to shooting, held without bail
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See it: Ridgefield Park, N.J. police rescue man from burning car
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Firefighters pull off rescue of woman trapped under bus in Stamford
The victim was taken to the hospital. There is no word on her injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
NYC reaches deal with lifeguard union, ups pay to nearly $20 per hour
Those who work every week through the end of the summer will receive a retention bonus in September.
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Spirit Airlines expanding operations at Newark Airport
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Exclusive: L.I. couple reunited with hero firefighters
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NYC reaches deal with lifeguard union, ups pay to nearly $20 per hour
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Monkeypox vaccines arrive in New York City
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New York, New Jersey agree to split Gateway Project cost
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76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to be auctioned in NYC
The specimen being sold was discovered in 2018 in the Judith River Formation near Havre, Montana, Sotheby's said.
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Firefighters pull off rescue of woman trapped under bus in Stamford
The victim was taken to the hospital. There is no word on her injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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More than a dozen Connecticut state parks reach capacity
People packed state parks across the Tri-State Area to celebrate the Fourth of July.
New Rochelle officials prepared to step up security at annual fireworks show
New Rochelle's police captain said a security plan was developed months ago for the "Spark the Sound" extravaganza.
Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
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New York, New Jersey agree to split Gateway Project cost
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Wildfire contained after burning 59 acres in N.J.
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Exclusive: L.I. couple reunited with hero firefighters
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Arson detectives investigating alleged hate crime at Long Island mosque
A member of the Fatima Al-Zahra mosque in Ronkonkoma posted video of the damage and said somebody threw a "bomb canister" at a sign.
Drones patrol Long Island beaches after lifeguard bitten by shark
Officials said they're using state-of-the-art equipment to watch for any more sharks.
Lifeguard recovering after being attacked by a shark in Suffolk County
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
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Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 soldiers for heroism in Vietnam
The president awarded the nation's highest military decoration to four soldiers for their service in Vietnam.
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The legislation includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to create green jobs in the state.
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Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
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Monkeypox vaccines arrive in New York City
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Monkeypox cases rising in Tri-State Area
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COVID cases rising in NYC; BA.5 becomes dominant subvariant
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Thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses coming to New York City
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Sandra Lindsay, nurse who received first COVID vaccine in U.S., to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
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"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
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R. Kelly removed from suicide watch at Brooklyn jail
Last week, Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women and girls.
Feds: R. Kelly remains on suicide watch "for his own safety"
Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly's claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment.
Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
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R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
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Mets waste Scherzer's return in ninth-inning loss to Reds
Scherzer struck out 11 while pitching six innings of two-hit ball in his first big league start since May 18.
Pirates spoil Taillon's return to Pittsburgh, top Yanks
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Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
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The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
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Firefighters lift bus off woman trapped below
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Police save man from burning car
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NYC raising pay for lifeguards
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